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Date: May 24, 2026 Participant: John Armbruster #1642 Race: 2026 Vermont City Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace with Strong Finish John Armbruster maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon, with an overall average pace of 8:11 min/mile, reflecting a well-paced race strategy. Starting at a 9:09 min/mile at the first mile, he increased his speed, reaching mile 2 at an 8:50 min/mile pace and continuing to improve to 8:30 min/mile by mile 5. Notably, John achieved his fastest split during mile 26 with a 7:29 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. His placement improved significantly, moving from 580th overall at the start to 389th by the end of the race. John excelled particularly in the M40-44 division, securing 38th position out of all division participants. This impressive performance suggests a high level of preparedness and capability to maintain and surpass marathon pacing expectations. Continuing to focus on that final burst of acceleration can further enhance overall performance.